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acute

Having a sharp point or tip.
Keenly perceptive or discerning: “a raw, chilling and psychologically acute novel of human passions reduced to their deadliest essence” (Literary Guild Magazine). See Synonyms at sharp.
Reacting readily to stimuli or impressions; sensitive: His hearing was unusually acute.

adapt

To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation.

adept

A highly skilled person; an expert: “The adepts in Washington mean to give rather than to take” (Lewis H. Lapham).

adjourn

To suspend until a later stated time.

adversary

An opponent; an enemy.
Adversary The Devil; Satan. Often used with the.

To declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true.
To support or uphold the validity of; confirm.

aggression

The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
The practice or habit of launching attacks.
Hostile or destructive behavior or actions.

alias

An assumed name: The swindler worked under various aliases.
Electronics. A false signal in telecommunication links from beats between signal frequency and sampling frequency.

allegiance

Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause. See Synonyms at fidelity.
The obligations of a vassal to a lord.

alliance

A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes: an alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.
A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.
A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie: the shifting alliances within a large family.

allow

To let do or happen; permit: We allow smoking only in restricted areas.
To permit the presence of: No pets are allowed inside.
To permit to have: allow oneself a little treat.

ally

To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II.
To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage.

amend

To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive.
To remove the faults or errors in; correct. See Synonyms at correct.
To alter (a legislative measure, for example) formally by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.